Althea Crome is not your average knitter. Just how does she make these teeny tiny sweaters? Want to see more of Althea's work. Click on the Learn More button to see her gallery.
Here's Althea's bio:
Bloomington, Indiana-based Althea Crome has pioneered knitting at a 1:12 scale. She holds the title of fellow at the International Guild of Miniature Artisans (IGMA), and her process of creating extreme knitting requires an incredible level of precision and skill. She makes her own wire knitting needles, which have a diameter of .01 inches, and uses a fine, silk sewing thread, rather than yarn, to achieve the tiny stitches that compose her works. Her needles can accommodate up to 80 stitches per inch. Taken to the silver screen, her miniature knit garments adorn the lead character of the 2009 stop-motion film, Coraline. She designs her own knitting patterns as well as adapts traditional patterns.
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